Whistle (2026)
Kernel Score: 57% · 156 ratings · Rated R
Released: 2026-01-20
Runtime: 100 minutes
Where to watch Whistle
- Stream: Philo, Shudder
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-29.
Overview
A misfit group of unwitting high school students stumble upon a cursed object, an ancient Aztec Death Whistle. They discover that blowing the whistle and the terrifying sound it emits will summon their future deaths to hunt them down.
Whistle parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that Whistle is an R-rated teen horror film about high schoolers who summon their own deaths using a cursed ancient artifact.
- Violence & scariness: Strong — R-rated horror featuring creative on-screen deaths summoned by a cursed object, per reviews.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Whistle FAQ
Is Whistle good?
Whistle has a 57% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 156 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Whistle?
In the US you can stream Whistle on Philo and Shudder and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Whistle OK for kids?
Whistle is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Whistle is an R-rated teen horror film about high schoolers who summon their own deaths using a cursed ancient artifact.
What movies are like Whistle?
If you liked Whistle, try Obsession, Leviticus, Hokum and Insidious.